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Are electricity suite meters worth the investment? Part 2

By Christopher Seepe In Part 1 we reviewed the ins and outs of suite metering in multi-residential properties. Here in Part 2 we’ll review the business case; So, despite the potential long...

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Why LEDs Will Dominate Industrial Lighting – Perhaps Before Other Sectors

By Mike Feinstein One of the most popular questions we hear from customers and industry watchers is about LED adoption rate. The LED industry continues to move forward aggressively, with established...

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Reducing Energy Use in Commercial Buildings – Part 2

By Adrien Deveau Achieving High Performance In Part 1 we discussed the shift to high performance buildings and defined the opportunities for energy savings. Here we’ll review some of the specific steps...

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How landlords can spur tenants towards energy efficiency

By Monster Commercial Editorial New energy management software aims to reduce energy consumption by tenants. Oxford Properties Group will begin using Zerofootprint Inc.’s VELO platform to convey...

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Aging building retrofits provide opportunity to engage tenants

By Scott Brooker Sustainability is now common vernacular in the commercial real estate industry. Tenants want it and Landlords are building it. Throughout Canada’s major markets, and most of its...

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Effective daylighting in buildings – Part 2 – daylighting dimensions

Building Science Forum© By Brian Burton Daylighting Dimensions: Part 2 Our last column in Part 1 outlined some of the complexities involved in “capturing” natural light to illuminate buildings. We also...

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Induction or LED – The Best Value for Your Commercial Lighting Needs

By Ashley McDonald and Dennis Devey When it comes to lighting it is important to understand your specific needs. The progress made in lighting technology has resulted in a plethora of options with LED...

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Does your commercial building have an active energy plan?

Old Buildings New Science By Bill Oliphant Commercial building owners, operators and managers are tasked with a significant challenge – Maintain the building at the lowest possible cost, while...

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The Basics of Commercial Property Redevelopment

By Tarun Gupta Q: My building has 12 retail units at street level and 10 large apartments on top, at a busy location, with several high rise apartment buildings and condos nearby. Due to age, there are...

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Considering Property Conversions for Increased Demand in Assisted Living

By Tarun Gupta Q: The vacancy rates in my mid-century, mid-sized professional and office buildings and small malls have been steadily on the rise over the last twenty years, while my apartments enjoy a...

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Future Proofing of Buildings

Burton’s Building Science Forum © By Brian Burton Future Proofing of Commercial Buildings: In the construction sector the concept of “future proofing” of commercial buildings is actually quite new. We...

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LED Lighting Retrofit ROI Astounding

LED Lighting ROI By Christopher Seepe Whether lighting a single family home or the common areas of an investment property, the difference in electricity cost between LED, fluorescent and incandescent...

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Cornerstones – Canada’s Parliament buildings refurbishment

Cornerstones by Brian Burton Canada’s Parliament buildings which are currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment in Ottawa, can help commercial real estate (CRE) professionals learn a great deal....

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Integrated Prefab Solves Budget, Schedule and Heritage Building Protectionism

By Betsy Maddox Taos, New Mexico is a spectacular tourist destination. It is also a small working town in a large, sparsely populated state. Construction projects in Taos are challenging and costly....

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